DILLON
James Timothy Dillon, 63, of Houston, Texas,
passed away, May 1, 2006. He was born in Houston, Texas
to Phillip Bart and Nell Lee Dillon on December 26, 1942.
Bro. Larry Smith conducted graveside services held Wednesday,
May 3, 2006, 10:00 a.m., at Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery.
DIEHL
Norma Dean Diehl, 74, of Humble, Texas, passed
away May 1, 2006. She was born in Rusk, Texas to George
and Emmie Lloyd. Services were held Wednesday, May 3, 2006,
1:00 p.m., at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home with interment at
Wells Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.
ELLIS
Jerimy Linn Ellis, age 19 of Cleveland, Texas,
passed away, May 1, 2006. Jerimy was born in Baytown, Texas
on July 19, 1986.
He is survived by his father and step-mother, Randy and
Trisha Ellis; mother and step-father, Cindy and Gary Young;
grandparents, Don and Wancy Ellis, Billy and Nancy Copeland;
sister, Hannah Ellis; brothers, Jerid Ellis, Jared Miller,
Justin Miller and many other loving family members and cherished
friends.
Bro. Jerry Bontrager, Bro. Byron Reeves and Bro. Doug Morris
conducted funeral services held at Rural Shade Baptist Church,
Cleveland, Texas with interment at Ryan Cemetery.
JOHNSTON
Edwin Joe Johnston, age 41 of Shepherd, Texas,
passed away, May 1, 2006. Edwin was born in Dayton, Texas
on January 21, 1965 to Bobby Joe and Ruby Lee Johnston.
Rev. Darrell McAdams conducted graveside services on Thursday,
May 4, 2006, 10:00 a.m. at Farley Chapel Cemetery, Shepherd,
Texas.
WHITMIRE
Zonie Belle Whitmire, age 80 of Cleveland,
Texas, passed away Monday, May 1, 2006. She was born in
Fostoria, Texas on December 7, 1925 to Oscar E. and Melissie
Hoy.
She is survived by her daughters, Lucy Jane Whitmire, Barbara
W. Ford; sons, W.J. Whitmire, Jr. and wife, Linda, Larry
G. Whitmire and wife, Tiffany, Jerry Lee Whitmire and wife,
Yvette,
Robert H. Whitmire; grandchildren, Lisa M. Whitmire, Brian
Whitmire, Justin Whitmire, Jonathan Loving, Brittany Whitmire,
Cody Whitmire; nephew, Oscar Cooper; nieces, Anna Morrison,
Betty Luckey, Dilene Logan and many great-nieces, great-nephews
and other cherished family members and caring friends.
Bro. Krimbrough conducted funeral services held Thursday,
May 4, 2006, 10:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel
with interment at Montague Cemetery.
STORY
Gladys E. Waldrep Story, age 80 of Channelview,
Texas, passed away, Monday, May 1, 2006. She was born in
Hortense, Texas on November 4, 1925 to Gus and Bessie Waldrep.
Pastor McKnight conducted funeral services held Thursday,
May 4, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel
with interment at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens.
WILLIAMS
Mary Anne Youngblood Williams, 57, of Dayton,
died Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at the Liberty-Dayton Community
Hospital in Liberty.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 pm, Thursday,
May 4, 2006, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in
Dayton with burial following at the Holland Cemetery in
Kountze. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 9 pm, with
wake services 6:30 pm, Wednesday, at the funeral home. Services
are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in
Dayton.
Mary was born June 13, 1948 in Beaumont, to parents; Byron
and Kathrine Aquilina Youngblood, a former resident of Houston,
and has resided in the Dayton area for the past seven years.
She was a graduate of the South Park High School class of
1966, had attended the Houston Community College, former
Customer Service Manager for Garlands Grocery in Houston,
member of the St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and
Alter Guild, and enjoyed church activities, crocheting,
and other arts and crafts.
Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents and survived
by her husband of 28 years: Lewis Williams of Dayton, son:
Jason Youngblood of Port Neches, sister: Martha Mannino
of Nederland, nephew: Steve Mannino of Sugarland, and numerous
other relatives, and friends.
Massey
Louise Massey, 72, of Cleveland, Texas, passed
away Friday, May 5, 2006. She was born in Anderson County,
Texas to Corbett and Fannie Webb on July 17, 1933.
She is survived by her children, Carla Ann Wentworth and
husband Christopher, Cynthia Dianne Pickering and husband
Paul, James Wayne Wilbanks and wife Debbie, Russell Kim
Massey; grandchildren, Lawayne, Blake, Jessica, Vanessa,
Debora, Derrick, Chase, Jessica, James, Shelby; seven great
grandchildren; brother, Reagon Webb and wife, Ruby.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 8, 2006, 10:00 a.m.,
at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Melvin Holifield
conducted the service with interment at Morgan Cemetery,
Splendora, Texas.
Fredenburg
Naomi G. Fredenburg, 83, of Liberty, died
Saturday, May 6, 2006 in Houston, Texas. She was born January
6, 1923 in Oklahoma to parents George C. and Ora Hanley
Hughes. Mrs. Fredenburg had lived in the Liberty area for
over 37 years and was a member of the Liberty Church of
Christ. She was a beautician for many years and had been
in the Funnel Cake business.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at the
Liberty Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Cooke
Memorial Cemetery in Liberty under the direction of Pace-Stancil
Funeral Home in Dayton.
Mrs. Fredenburg was preceded in death by her parents and
her husband of 64 years, Moody Lee Fredenburg, Sr. She is
survived by her sons: Moody Lee Fredenburg, Jr. and wife
Marsh of LaMarque, Pete Fredenburg and wife Karen of Belton;
her daughters: Debbie Hanagriff and husband Walter of Crystal
Beach and Pam Dowell of Liberty; Eleven Grandchildren and
Nineteen Great-grandchildren; Sisters: Nora of Lubbock,
Rachael Alburtis and husband Sonny of San Angelo, Nelma
Harrington and husband Al of Georgetown; also numerous nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation for Mrs. Fredenburg will be Monday evening 6:00
to 8:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton.
Riffle
Rollin Clinton Riffle, Jr., 55, of Dayton,
died Sunday, May 7, 2006 in Baytown, Texas. He was born
September 3, 1950 in Heneritta, Oklahoma to parents W.E.
and Mary Lee Keith Ingram.
He graduated from High School in Salinas, California, worked
in transportation as a truck driver, loved fishing, camping,
and outdoors. He had been a resident of Dayton for the past
10 years.
Mr. Riffle was preceded in death by his mother; two sisters:
Dianna Ingram Haasl and Darlena Sue Baker. He is survived
by his wife: Shelia Riffle of Dayton; sons: Rollin Riffle
and Clinton Riffle both of Dayton; daughter: Marella Harper
and husband Richard of Dayton; sister: Carlene Contreas
of Modesto, California; five grandchildren and his special
friend, his dog Brandy Riffle.
Arrangements were under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral
Home, Dayton, Texas.
DURR
Melvin M. Durr, 76, passed away Monday, May
8, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eloise. Mel
survived by son, Michael Durr and wife, Deborah and granddaughter,
Juli Kolenovsky. He is also survived by his wife of six
months, Pamela and her two children, Jorge and Jasmine.
Mel was a retired employee of the Texas Department of Corrections
in Huntsville. Prior to joining TDC, Mel worked for many
years for several oilfield equipment companies in Houston.
He was also a former State Patrolman in Nebraska.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2006, 6:00 to
8:00 p.m., Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas.
Services will be held Thursday, May 11, 2006, 11:00 at St.
Mary’s Catholic Church, 702 E. Houston, Cleveland,
Texas.
STEPHENS
Malinda Caroline Stephens of Cleveland, Texas,
passed away Saturday, May 6, 2006 at the age of 93. She
was born on May 6, 1913 in Edna, Texas to Ferdinand Joseph
and Wilhelminna Caroline Schneider.
She is survived by her children, Patricia and Michael Dach
of Houston, TX, Linda Carol Yazell of Soquel, CA, John Stephens
of Everett, WA, Homer Stephens of Cleveland, TX; siblings,
Dora Deyo Caddo of Mills, TX, Walter Schneider of Midland,
TX, seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and many
other loving family members and caring friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 11, 2006, 11:00
a.m. at First Baptist Church, Cleveland, Texas with interment
at Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery.
LEWIS
Alvis H. “Buddy” Lewis, Sr., passed
away Thursday, May 11, 2006. He was born on June 17, 1939
to Archie and Ellen Lewis in Fairfield, Texas. He retired
from IBEW 716.
He is survived by his wife, Willie Lewis; 5 children, 6
grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, and 1 sister.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 14, 2006, 5:00 to 9:00
p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home 14250 Hwy 150 West, Coldspring,
TX. Services will be held at the Pace-Stancil Chapel on
Monday, May 15, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. with 3:00 p.m. graveside
services at Brookside Cemetery, Houston, TX.
STOVINOHA
Nannie Laura Stavinoha, age 100, of Kingwood,
Texas, passed away, May 10, 2006. She was born in Bessmay,
Texas on March 13, 1906 to James Marlin and Perl Virginia
Grady.
She is survived by her sister, Dollie Bailey; daughters,
Dolly Herndon and husband, John, Marlene Bacon; grandchildren,
Nanette Lynch and husband, Rob, Randy Herndon and wife,
Cindy, Graham Bacon and wife, Peggy, Robert Bacon and wife,
Amy; great-grandchildren, Christopher Herndon, Kristen Herndon,
Whitney Lynch, Kayla Lynch, Jennifer McMahan, Elizabeth
Bacon, Rebecca Bacon, Catherine Bacon, Elena Bacon; great-great
grandchildren, Cameron McMahan, Cadie McMahan, Devon Beaty.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 13, 2006, 10:00
a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas
with interment at Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery.
Durham
Thomas Lee Durham, V, 34 of Pasadena died
Monday, May 15, 2006. He was born November 3, 1971 in Liberty,
Texas to parents Thomas and Reba Anderton Durham, IV. He
had lived most of his life in the Liberty area and was owner/operator
of Lee Tree Trimming Service. He loved to fish and loved
the Guadalupe River. He was affiliated with the New Covenant
Church in Humble.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 20,
2006 at Ryan Cemetery under the direction of Pace-Stancil
Funeral Home in Dayton.
Mr. Durham was preceded in death by his mother: Reba Anderton
and grandfather Robert Anderton. He is survived by his wife:
Myra Sue Durham of Dayton; father: Thomas Durham, IV of
Liberty and step-granddaugther: Kayli Risinger of Clear
Lake.
Visitation will be Friday, May 19, 2006 from 10:00 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton,
Texas.
DAVID
Dennis “Dee” David, 61, of Coldspring,
Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 20006. He was born
on October 27, 1944 in Lafayette, Louisiana to Claude and
Edma David of whom preceded him in death along with his
mother-in-law, Crystal Jackson.
He is survived by his wife, Kerry Jackson David; daughter,
Nancy David Campbell and husband, Kris Andrew Campbell;
son, Christopher Ryan Thompson; father-in-law, Clyde Jackson,
Sr.; brothers, Pat David and wife, Sonya, Glenn David and
wife, Betsy
Grandchildren, Christian Davis Campbell, Connor David Campbell;
brothers-in-law, Clyde Jackson, Jr. and wife, Neva David
Jackson and many nieces, nephews and other cherished family
members and caring friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 27, 2006, 1:00
p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Coldspring, Texas.
Bro. Carl Williamson conducted the service with interment
at Magnolia Park Cemetery, Dayton.
Blanks
Thomas Raymond Blanks, born in Stephens Creek,
Texas on November 11, 1919, passed away, May 26, 2006. He
is preceded in death by his loving wife, Lillie Nora Blanks
and his son, Raymond Luther Blanks. He is survived by his
daughter, Nora Ann Orsak and husband, Johnny; brother, Milton
Blanks; sister, Doris Hudgins; grandchildren, Johnny Orsak
II, Kelly Blanks, Kevin Wayne Orsak and wife, Jenny, Carrie
Sue Smith and husband, Shane; great-grandchildren, Joseph
Wayne Orsak, Kayle Ann Orsak, Nicholas Smith and many other
loving family members and countless friends.
Services were held Monday, 5/29/06, 11:00 a.m. at Paul Horton
United Methodist Church with interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery,
Stephens Creek, TX.
Hilton
Thelbert Hilton, 69, of Moss Hill died Tuesday,
May 30, 2006 at home after an extended illness. A native
of Polk County, he was born April 6, 1937 to parents, Walter
and Claudia Davis Hilton. He had been a life long resident
of the Moss Hill area, had worked many years for the Hardin
Water Corp., enjoyed gardening, fishing and doing yard work.
He was a member of the Hardin United Pentecostal Church.
Services for Mr. Hilton will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June
2, 2006 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold
Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Moss Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Hilton was preceded in death by his parents, sister:
Claudia Dale; brother: Curtis Hilton and son: Walter Harold
Hilton.
He is survived by his wife: Bettie Hilton of Moss Hill;
sons: Thelbert Lee Hilton and wife Carolyn Ruth of Saratoga,
Clarence Hilton and wife Carolyn of Saratoga, James David
Hilton and wife Carolyn Sue of Saratoga; daughter: Rose
Marie Davis and husband Tommy of Water Valley, Mississippi;
grandson that lives with the Hiltons: J.D. Hilton of Moss
Hill. Eleven grandchildren: Clarence Hilton, Jr., Matthew
Hilton, Chris Hilton, Nellie Johnson, Jessica Fregia, Sheena
Roth, Brandon Davis, Haley Davis, Amanda Hilton, Kristina
Hilton, and Stephanie Hilton; two great-grandchildren: Bryce
Hilton and Seth Fregia.
Visitation for Mr. Hilton will be Thursday, June 1, 2006,
5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in
Dayton, Tx.
MORRIS
Herman Richard Morris, 77, born June 19, 1928,
passed away May 30, 2006. Graveside services were held Friday,
June 2, 2006, at Harden Chapel Cemetery.
